Growing the Family: The Lalaji Foundation Welcomes Two New Student Athlete Ambassadors
The Lalaji Foundation's Student Athlete Ambassador Program is expanding — and with it, our commitment to investing in young people who lead, serve, and inspire both on and off the field.
What began with one ambassador has grown into a movement spanning multiple campuses. This month, we're proud to welcome two new members to our ambassador family: Kijan Robinson of Binghamton University and Laiya Ebo of Wake Forest University.
A Program Rooted in Our Mission
The Lalaji Foundation exists to support initiatives that improve health, expand educational opportunity, and empower individuals to reach their full potential. Our Student Athlete Ambassador Program is a direct extension of that mission — one that invests in young athletes not just as competitors, but as future leaders.
Our ambassadors don't simply represent the Foundation; they live its values every day, using their platforms to encourage growth, community service, and leading by example. As the program grows, so does our belief that the next generation of leaders is already here, already working, and already giving back.
Meet Kijan Robinson
Kijan Robinson joins the Foundation as our newest Student Athlete Ambassador from Binghamton University — and the first male athlete to join the ambassador family. A Division I basketball player, Kijan brings the same discipline and drive from the court into his commitment to mindfulness, service, and leading by example.
Asked why he chose to join the Lalaji Foundation, Kijan put it simply: it gives him another way to give back and grow.
That spirit of leadership on and off the court is exactly what our program was built to celebrate.
Meet Laiya Ebo
Laiya Ebo joins us from Wake Forest University, where she plays volleyball alongside fellow Foundation ambassador Sanaa Williams. A transfer from the University of South Carolina, Laiya knows firsthand what it means to bet on herself, start fresh, and grow through change.
Reflecting on the biggest lesson she's learned from her own journey, Laiya shared that betting on yourself is always worth it — a message of resilience that speaks directly to the Foundation's mission of investing in female athletes as whole people, not just competitors.
Why It Matters
Since 2018, the Lalaji Foundation has issued 29 grants to 25 organizations, and invested a significant amount of money to causes spanning pediatric and neurodegenerative disease research, education, human services, and youth sports and recreation. Our Student Athlete Ambassador Program brings that same philosophy to life through people — young leaders who embody resilience, service, and purpose.
With Kijan and Laiya joining Sanaa Williams, our ambassador family now spans two universities and multiple sports, each ambassador bringing a distinct story to a shared mission: helping individuals reach their full potential.
What's Next
Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more about Kijan's and Laiya's journeys — including a closer look at what drives them, on and off their respective fields of play. Follow along on our Facebook and LinkedIn pages as their stories unfold.
We couldn't be more excited to welcome Kijan and Laiya to the Lalaji Foundation family. Here's to what's ahead.
